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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: India
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My husband's interview is now officially five days away. I leave on Friday to join him in Delhi for the interview and to also hopefully bring him home with me within the week. The person at the Embassy said that if, (because I believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer I say--WHEN) he is approved, we may be able to pick up the passport with the visa the same or following day. That would make me SOOO happy.

Hubby and I both have a mixture of sheer terror, anxiety and excitement all bundled into one emotional ball. Based on how things have been going lately at the various Consulates in India, you never know when you will walk away with a 221g or a visa. Everything seems to be a ####### shoot even when you have everything in order.

What did you do to stay sane whil you waited (or are waiting) for your SO's interview? I've been cleaning, I've been working like crazy at the office and with my business trying to prepare for yet another journey to India. Mostly though, I've been praying. I keep bouncing between being very strong in my faith and KNOWING that God already has this taken care of for us and that all will be well. Then I have those days where I'm just a walking body of anxiety and I'm questioning everything. So I'm welcoming any creative ways of staying sane for the next five days. I want to be a pillar of calm for my husband on the big day. Good luck and many blessings to everyone on this journey and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: India
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My husband's interview is now officially five days away. I leave on Friday to join him in Delhi for the interview and to also hopefully bring him home with me within the week. The person at the Embassy said that if, (because I believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer I say--WHEN) he is approved, we may be able to pick up the passport with the visa the same or following day. That would make me SOOO happy.

Hubby and I both have a mixture of sheer terror, anxiety and excitement all bundled into one emotional ball. Based on how things have been going lately at the various Consulates in India, you never know when you will walk away with a 221g or a visa. Everything seems to be a ####### shoot even when you have everything in order.

What did you do to stay sane whil you waited (or are waiting) for your SO's interview? I've been cleaning, I've been working like crazy at the office and with my business trying to prepare for yet another journey to India. Mostly though, I've been praying. I keep bouncing between being very strong in my faith and KNOWING that God already has this taken care of for us and that all will be well. Then I have those days where I'm just a walking body of anxiety and I'm questioning everything. So I'm welcoming any creative ways of staying sane for the next five days. I want to be a pillar of calm for my husband on the big day. Good luck and many blessings to everyone on this journey and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Sarah,

I really don't think that comment was necessary. However, I will address it this one time. If you notice, my first post was put only in the south Asia forum which doesn't have as many visitors. Today i decided to post it in the K3. I am not the only one who posts the same topic in two different forums. I'm sure you are award of the fact that not everyone visits the same forums. Why you felt the need to make what I feel is a negative tongue in cheek remark I'm not sure but whatever floats your boat. This board is about encouragement and information and that's what I was looking for by posting this in BOTH forums. If it bothers you please don't read it. And btw, i didn't think your comment was necessary either. Good luck on YOUR journey whatever it may be.

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I dont have any advice to give but best of luck with the interview!

March 2005 - Met in Japan

5 August 2006 - Married in Iowa

September 2006 - Military paperwork filed

5 June 2007 - I130 sent

29 June 2007 - NOA1

05 July 2007 - NOA2

07 July 2007 - touched

23 July 2007 - NVC assigns case no

25 July 2007 - Choice of agent form recieved and sent

23 August 2007 - IV bill (says it was generated August 6th but only just recieved it.....)

4 November 2007 - I-864 recieved and sent back. Message says DS-230 has been sent (grrr to postal strike!)

15 November 2007 - DS-230 finally recieved!

11 Jan 2008 - Interview letter recieved from embassy

06 Feb 2008 - Inverview and medical - paperwork incomplete

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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My husband's interview is now officially five days away. I leave on Friday to join him in Delhi for the interview and to also hopefully bring him home with me within the week. The person at the Embassy said that if, (because I believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer I say--WHEN) he is approved, we may be able to pick up the passport with the visa the same or following day. That would make me SOOO happy.

Hubby and I both have a mixture of sheer terror, anxiety and excitement all bundled into one emotional ball. Based on how things have been going lately at the various Consulates in India, you never know when you will walk away with a 221g or a visa. Everything seems to be a ####### shoot even when you have everything in order.

What did you do to stay sane whil you waited (or are waiting) for your SO's interview? I've been cleaning, I've been working like crazy at the office and with my business trying to prepare for yet another journey to India. Mostly though, I've been praying. I keep bouncing between being very strong in my faith and KNOWING that God already has this taken care of for us and that all will be well. Then I have those days where I'm just a walking body of anxiety and I'm questioning everything. So I'm welcoming any creative ways of staying sane for the next five days. I want to be a pillar of calm for my husband on the big day. Good luck and many blessings to everyone on this journey and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

i dunno what to write dear but i m just praying good luck for u coz u

just keep calm n for sure god is with u guys u both will be fine

sarah , whatever the posting may be yaar we should give encouragement to each other

we all need it at one stage or the other so wishing her good luck n

god bless,

mala

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NVC:

03/14/2007-NVC ASSIGNS CASE NUMBER

03/29/2007-AOS FEE BILL AND DS-3032 GENERATED

03/29/2007-AOS FEE BILL FEES MAILED AND DS-3032 MAILED

04/03/2007-NVC ACKNOWLEDGES CHOICE OF AGENT

04/10/2007-I.V FEE BILL GENERATED

04/18/2007-I-864 GENERATED

04/20/2007-I.V. BILL RECEIVED & MAILED TO N.V.C

04/23/2007-I-864 SENT TO NVC

04/26/2007-I.V. FEE BILL & I-864 ENTERED INTO THE NVC SYSTEM

04/30/2007-NVC BARCODE & INSTRUCTIONS FOR DS-230

05/09/2007-DS-230 SENT

05/23/2007-CASE COMPLETED

VISA APPROVED .

05/XX/2007-FLIGHT To JFK POE

another step of I-751 coming near :)

p.s. My opinion is only what i read research and get advices from experienced people.I aint any

lawyer .

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Namastey !

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Unfortunately, the answer is No...LOL

I lost hours of sleep! After I got the call from my husband that the interview was a success, I still couldnt sleep..LOL My sleep finally got back to normal when he arrived. I wish you both the best of luck!!!

My husband's interview is now officially five days away. I leave on Friday to join him in Delhi for the interview and to also hopefully bring him home with me within the week. The person at the Embassy said that if, (because I believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer I say--WHEN) he is approved, we may be able to pick up the passport with the visa the same or following day. That would make me SOOO happy.

Hubby and I both have a mixture of sheer terror, anxiety and excitement all bundled into one emotional ball. Based on how things have been going lately at the various Consulates in India, you never know when you will walk away with a 221g or a visa. Everything seems to be a ####### shoot even when you have everything in order.

What did you do to stay sane whil you waited (or are waiting) for your SO's interview? I've been cleaning, I've been working like crazy at the office and with my business trying to prepare for yet another journey to India. Mostly though, I've been praying. I keep bouncing between being very strong in my faith and KNOWING that God already has this taken care of for us and that all will be well. Then I have those days where I'm just a walking body of anxiety and I'm questioning everything. So I'm welcoming any creative ways of staying sane for the next five days. I want to be a pillar of calm for my husband on the big day. Good luck and many blessings to everyone on this journey and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
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I remember how nervous i was when it was coming close to my fiance's interview. I prayed alot but before i knew it he had went and it was over so fast. But your husband will do fine I am sure :yes: . Let us know how everything goes. (F)

AJ1 (L)

7/17/2005----I met the love of my life.

1/18/2006----Arrived in Egypt to visit my love.

5/11/2006----Sent I129F.

6/15/2006----Recieved NOA1.

6/22/2006----Recieved RFE (IMBRA).

7/12/2006----Replied to RFE (IMBRA) Sent back.

7/17/2006----Our 1 year Anniversary!!!!

7/19/2006----VSC recieved RFE (IMBRA).

7/20/2006----touched

8/18/2006----touched

8/18/2006----NOA2!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!

8/18/2006----VSC sent our petition to NVC.

8/19/2006----touched

8/22/2006----NVC recieved our petition.

8/23/2006----NVC sent our petition to Cairo Embassy.

8/25/2006----Recieved NOA2 Approval letter in the mail.

8/28/2006----Recieved NVC letter with new case number.

8/31/2006----Cairo Embassy recieved our petition.

9/24/2006----I emailed the Embassy reguarding my fiance's packet 3.

10/17/2006--Cairo sent packet 3 for the second time to my fiance. First one was never recieved.

10/19/2006--Packet 3 recieved.

12/20/2006--Packet 3 sent.

12/21/2006--Cairo Embassy recieved packet 3.

2/21/2007---Packet 4 recieved.

3/12/2007---Interview (He Passed)!

3/12/2007---Administrative Processing begins.............God please help me get through this!

7/17/2007---Our 2 Year Anniversay!!!

10/23/2007--7 months and 2 weeks of A/P and still waiting..........God help me!

4/22/2008---2nd Interview ( keep us in your prayers)

4/22/2008--He was approved for the Visa 2-3 weeks until he recieves it in the mail lets hope so!!

6/03/2008--VISA IN HAND! Thank you god!

7/03/2008--Our Wedding Day!

"NEVER GIVE UP"

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
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I was in such a panic making sure we had everything we needed. I was able to get my Interview very quickly after faxing my checklist back and the rush was on. Luckily everything came together (almost last minute)- I was actually able to relax a bit when I got to Vancouver.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
Timeline
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I worked on packing everything up to go to the US, last final details of the wedding, and walking down at the beach.

*Cheryl -- Nova Scotia ....... Jerry -- Oklahoma*

Jan 17, 2014 N-400 submitted

Jan 27, 2014 NOA received and cheque cashed

Feb 13, 2014 Biometrics scheduled

Nov 7, 2014 NOA received and interview scheduled


MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
Educate Yourself on the Warning Signs of Stroke -- talk to me, I am a survivor!

"Life is as the little shadow that runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset" ---Crowfoot

The true measure of a society is how those who have treat those who don't.

Filed: K-3 Visa Country: India
Timeline
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Thanks to everyone who delivered kind words of encouragement to me. I definitely need it. I wish I had a beach near here so that could walk and let the waves lap at my feet for a while but unfortunately I'm kind of landlocked. The hilarious thing is that I am completely packed for the trip already. I'm usually one of those last minute nellies who's up until 3 or 4 in the morning packing the night before a 7 a.m. flight. It's amazing how a little bit of nervous anxiety can light a fire under my butt.

I'm just trying to remind myself to slow down and just breathe. Again thanks everyone for helping me start my day on such a positive note.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
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Thanks to everyone who delivered kind words of encouragement to me. I definitely need it. I wish I had a beach near here so that could walk and let the waves lap at my feet for a while but unfortunately I'm kind of landlocked. The hilarious thing is that I am completely packed for the trip already. I'm usually one of those last minute nellies who's up until 3 or 4 in the morning packing the night before a 7 a.m. flight. It's amazing how a little bit of nervous anxiety can light a fire under my butt.

I'm just trying to remind myself to slow down and just breathe. Again thanks everyone for helping me start my day on such a positive note.

(F)

may u both be united soon n your hubby gets the visa amen !

(F)

mala

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NVC:

03/14/2007-NVC ASSIGNS CASE NUMBER

03/29/2007-AOS FEE BILL AND DS-3032 GENERATED

03/29/2007-AOS FEE BILL FEES MAILED AND DS-3032 MAILED

04/03/2007-NVC ACKNOWLEDGES CHOICE OF AGENT

04/10/2007-I.V FEE BILL GENERATED

04/18/2007-I-864 GENERATED

04/20/2007-I.V. BILL RECEIVED & MAILED TO N.V.C

04/23/2007-I-864 SENT TO NVC

04/26/2007-I.V. FEE BILL & I-864 ENTERED INTO THE NVC SYSTEM

04/30/2007-NVC BARCODE & INSTRUCTIONS FOR DS-230

05/09/2007-DS-230 SENT

05/23/2007-CASE COMPLETED

VISA APPROVED .

05/XX/2007-FLIGHT To JFK POE

another step of I-751 coming near :)

p.s. My opinion is only what i read research and get advices from experienced people.I aint any

lawyer .

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Namastey !

Posted
My husband's interview is now officially five days away. I leave on Friday to join him in Delhi for the interview and to also hopefully bring him home with me within the week. The person at the Embassy said that if, (because I believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer I say--WHEN) he is approved, we may be able to pick up the passport with the visa the same or following day. That would make me SOOO happy.

Hubby and I both have a mixture of sheer terror, anxiety and excitement all bundled into one emotional ball. Based on how things have been going lately at the various Consulates in India, you never know when you will walk away with a 221g or a visa. Everything seems to be a ####### shoot even when you have everything in order.

What did you do to stay sane whil you waited (or are waiting) for your SO's interview? I've been cleaning, I've been working like crazy at the office and with my business trying to prepare for yet another journey to India. Mostly though, I've been praying. I keep bouncing between being very strong in my faith and KNOWING that God already has this taken care of for us and that all will be well. Then I have those days where I'm just a walking body of anxiety and I'm questioning everything. So I'm welcoming any creative ways of staying sane for the next five days. I want to be a pillar of calm for my husband on the big day. Good luck and many blessings to everyone on this journey and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Yes, I understand your feelings. Visit friends and families so that you don't think about the interview all the time. In the meantime, check and review all your documents, paperwork that you are supposed to take them for interview. Take all originals plus one set of photocopies. They usually keep the photocopies while return the originals. Good Luck!

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Peru
Timeline
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Although I was extremely distracted, I spent hours (days, really) organizing everything meticulously....going over and over every detail of my paperwork like I was stricken with OCD.

Oh, and I went shopping for new clothes :innocent:

ONE DAY AT A TIME....

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

12/30/2008: Overnighted I-751 package to VSC

01/06/2009: Check cashed

01/06/2009: NOA (arrived 01/09/09)

01/23/2009: Biometrics appt letter received

01/31/2009: Biometrics scheduled

05/20/2009: APPROVED

06/23/2009: 10 Year Green Card arrived

Filed: K-3 Visa Country: India
Timeline
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Although I was extremely distracted, I spent hours (days, really) organizing everything meticulously....going over and over every detail of my paperwork like I was stricken with OCD.

Oh, and I went shopping for new clothes :innocent:

ooohhh You mentioned the dangerous word.."Shopping" Lol... Bath and body works is having their semi annual sale and I hit that last night and now your post has inspired me to shop for SHOES which are the last thing I need. I'm ashamed to say how many pairs I have already. :whistle:

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